O PAPEL DA ASSISTÊNCIA DO ENFERMEIRO ONCOLOGISTA NA PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE MENTAL E SUPORTE EMOCIONAL AO PACIENTE ONCOLÓGICO

Abstract

Introduction: Malignant neoplasms require specialized care, and the oncologist nurse plays an important role in offering emotional support and monitoring during treatment.In addition to clinical management, its activities aim to promote patient well-being, providing information and coordinating care, essential to face the challenges of the condition. Objective: Develop effective strategies for emotional intervention, including identifying the strategies employed and analyzing patients' perceptions to improve support. Methodology: Literature review with analysis of 50 articles, 35 were selected for detailed analysis, considering their relevance to the study. The articles chosen cover the period from 2002 to 2024 and include a variety of study types, such as literature reviews, clinical cases, and retrospective and prospective studies. Results and Discussions: The articles analyzed broadly address clinical oncology and cancer treatment, representing 52% of the total. Oncology education, intertwined with public health, is discussed in 8% of the articles. Topics related to pathology and cytogenetics comprise 12%, while nursing care in oncology is explored in 24% of studies. Furthermore, 4% of the articles deal with scientific and academic research methodologies. Final Considerations: The oncologist nurse, faced with the challenge of diagnosis, plays a vital role in helping patients cope with intense emotions, recognizing the importance of emotional care in the oncological journey.